The U.S. Army today announced the implementation of the new Combat Field Test (CFT), a major update to its physical readiness program designed to align fitness standards with the demanding realities of modern combat.

Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) regularly partners with the fleet and with service members across the U.S. military to develop timely solutions that address maritime and multi-domain requirements. The command’s research informs policies aimed at protecting the health of the undersea warfighter.

Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron completed the Combat Leader Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 17, enhancing their operational readiness and leadership skills through a series of simulated mission objectives to test both their tactical proficiency and decision-making under pressure.

An Occupational Therapist serving aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point keeps Marines and Sailors mission ready by providing care for their most mission essential assets: their hands.

Naval Hospital Bremerton hosted a blood drive, April 15, 2026, in coordination with the Armed Services Blood Bank Center – Pacific Northwest.

Leadership of the United States Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Polk’s medical company changed hands April 22 during a ceremony at Spike Field, as Capt. Michael C. Johnson relinquished command to Capt. Crystal J. Absher.

USU’s Digital Transformation Integration Center bridges the gap between clinical lived experience and battle-ready innovation for the warfighter.

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, the 24th Medical Officer of the Marine Corps, met with Blount Island Command leadership April 22 in Florida to assess how Navy-provided health services integrate with Marine Corps prepositioning programs and expeditionary logistics.

Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms are playing a key role in supporting the health, safety, and success of the 29 Palms Farmers Market at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, bringing fresh food options and community engagement to service members and their families.

The Washington National Guard’s 10th Civil Support Team hosted a multi-agency Radiation Response Workshop, April 3, 2026 at Camp Murray, Wash., focused on bringing together federal, state, and local partners to strengthen coordination and readiness for radiological incidents.

From 23-27 March 2026, the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research – Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences visited the Lao National Center for Laboratory and Epidemiology to provide antimicrobial resistance training to the Lao Ministry of Health and the Lao People’s Armed Forces.

Modernization efforts at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune are improving the workday for providers and enhancing patient interactions. Following the adoption of new administrative documentation workflows, providers are spending an average of 1.2 hours less per day on charting, contributing to a 26% reduction in after-hours work. At the heart of this ...

The Medical Readiness Exercise 2026 officially commenced April 20 at the Ghana Armed Forces’ 37th Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana, marking the latest iteration of a growing partnership between U.S. and Ghanaian military medical professionals. MEDREX is part of overall African Lion 2026 exercise taking place simultaneously.

Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital is reinforcing its commitment to prevention, accountability and support throughout Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, aligning with Army and Department of War priorities to build cohesive, ready and resilient teams.

Equipping medical providers in the U.S. Joint Force and combatant commands is imperative to ensuring America’s warfighters remain the most lethal fighting force in the world.